BOGOR - Indonesian national team defender Jordi Amat asked fans to continue to support the Garuda squad even though they just suffered a 0-3 defeat from Vietnam in the continuation of Group A of the 2026 AFF Cup at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, West Java, Monday night.
Jordi admitted that the result was disappointing because Indonesia came with the target of winning. However, he emphasized that the team must immediately rise because they still have the opportunity to qualify for the semifinals through the last match against Singapore.
"I'm not disappointed. We believed we could win today, but it didn't work. We tried, but didn't find a way. I think in the second half we played better, but it wasn't enough. Now we have to learn from today," said Jordi after the match.
According to him, all players now shift their focus to the decisive match against Singapore which will be held on August 7.
"We know we can do it. We've shown it before and we'll show it again against Singapore. I hope we can get three points there," he said.
Jordi considers Singapore to be a strong opponent so Indonesia should not be complacent. However, he ensured that all players understood the importance of the match and were ready to give their best.
"This is a strong team and we respect them. But we will come there knowing that this is a big game for us. All the players are very focused on this task," he said.
The 34-year-old defender also conveyed a message to the Indonesian National Team supporters not to lose confidence in the Garuda squad after the defeat against Vietnam.
"I still believe. I still believe. I know they are not happy today, but we will make them happy after the match against Singapore," said Jordi.
Indonesia previously lost 0-3 to Vietnam through the goals of Nguyen Van Vi, Nguyen Hai Long, and Nguyen Xuan Son.
The result dropped Indonesia to third place in Group A standings with six points from three matches. The Garuda squad now has to beat Singapore in the last match of the group stage to keep their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
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